Description
In a world where fire can be both salvation and curse, a young protagonist is drawn into a dangerous conflict tied to rare, living flames. As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, she must navigate shifting alliances, unravel the truth behind her own connection to the power, and decide what—if anything—she is willing to sacrifice to stop it from consuming everything in its path. Blending high-stakes adventure with intimate character stakes, the story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the cost of control. Alexandra Overy’s vivid, atmospheric storytelling and emotionally driven momentum create a compelling read that balances wonder with urgency, propelling readers toward a fate that feels both inevitable and fiercely contested.
Available Editions
paperback
Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2021
304 pages
ISBN: 9781488076251
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Community Reviews(1)
read this as part of a buddy read with <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/32804718-lilkpuff">lilkpuff</a>. it was an easy read and decently enjoyable, but managed to piss me offff a lot. ultimately it felt like 100 pages of teenage indecision and drama could have been better spent on world building and letting the reader get a better grasp on the kingdom, the fading, the way the magic works. i was also under the impression based off the book description that it would be more of a murder mystery than it turned out to be. if it weren't for that damned <spoiler>stone bar cage</spoiler>, i may have given this 4/5.
Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
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